A Conceptual Orientation to the Study of Motor Behavior

Abstract

A global model has been developed with special emphasis on cognitive (control) processes that may be operative in the learning and performing of complex motor behaviors. It is most meaningful for instructional and self- learning purposes to determine those processes that may be under the control of the learner, and which strategies are available for him/her to select from. The ultimate intention of this work is to facilitate the acquisition of skill, and to encourage learners to use self-managed rather than externally-induced strategies as appropriate to achieve goals with categories of psychomotor tasks. Experimental work and an analysis of cognitive and psychomotor literature will lead to the identification of the best of alternative learner strategies to maximize the internal operations that contribute to effective motor behavior. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA064279

Entities

People

  • Richard F. Gerson
  • Robert N. Singer
  • Susan Ridsdale

Organizations

  • Florida State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Classification
  • Cognition
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Feedback
  • Human Behavior
  • Identification
  • Information Processing
  • Instructors
  • Learning
  • Mental Processes
  • Motor Skills
  • Psychology
  • Psychomotor Performance
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Sciences

Fields of Study

  • Psychology

Readers

  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.